Podcasts about teaching mindfulness

Beyond the cliché: listening to your body. Christiane Wolf, MD, PhD is a former physician and internationally known mindfulness and Insight (Vipassana) meditation teacher. She is the author of “Outsmart Your Pain” and the coauthor of “A Clinician's Guide to Teaching Mindfulness”. She is also a senior teacher at InsightLA in Los Angeles. And in her spare time, she runs ultramarathons. In this episode we talk about: How to develop and hone interoception How to do practices like a body scan — and how helpful it can be for all aspects of life How to shift how we relate to our body The four foundations of mindfulness — one of the crucial discourses of the Buddha  What a healthy relationship to the body looks like  Translating monastic practices to our modern day lives  How to reduce stress and suffering in the body  Indifference vs equanimity / serenity  Helpful questions to ask yourself in cultivating a new relationship with your body  The four sources of reluctance or resistance to exercise  Discipline vs self-compassion  Unpacking the dysfunction among people who overexercise  What we can learn from injury  Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here. Related Episodes: How To Outsmart Your Pain | Christiane Wolf How To Take Care of Your Body Without Losing Your Mind Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

Dr. Gold will provide an overview of core mindfulness skills as taught and practiced in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and its adolescent adaptation (DBT-A) with teens and their caregivers. This talk will demonstrate how DBT provides concrete strategies for practicing mindfulness even (and especially!) when emotions are quick, intense, and long-lasting, as is the case when working with families with high levels of emotional and interpersonal dysregulation.

In today's rapidly changing educational landscape, where classroom challenges like lockdown drills, information overload, and teacher burnout are increasingly common, one question arises: Why isn't mindfulness a mandatory part of our educational curriculum?Our guest, Annamarie Fernyak, founder of MindBodyAlign, shares her journey of introducing mindfulness practices in schools and what she learned along the way. It's not just about teaching kids to breathe; it's about helping them—through their teachers—handle the emotional rollercoaster of school life and beyond. Annamarie's insights reveal that when we equip educators to be more mindful, they can create a supportive environment where kids feel less stressed and more in control of their emotions. Check out the shownotes for resources and more!Takeaways: Mindfulness is crucial for students, helping them manage stress and emotions effectively in an increasingly challenging educational environment. The introduction of mindfulness in schools can significantly empower both students and teachers, creating a more resilient and focused atmosphere. Teachers often feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities, leading to burnout, which negatively impacts their students' learning experiences. Annamarie's journey into teaching mindfulness in schools highlights the urgent need for emotional support systems in education today. Children naturally possess mindfulness skills, but puberty complicates their emotional regulation, making mindfulness education even more essential. Mindfulness practices not only help students cope with anxiety but also foster kindness and gratitude, improving overall classroom dynamics. -----Support the Podcast: Click here to send in a one-time or monthly donationSubmit a Question: Click here to send in a question!Join the Podcast Mailing list: https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/mailing-listMake sure to follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook!Email me at hetal@globalhealthpursuit.com

How to think about consciousness without breaking your brain. Annaka Harris is the New York Times bestselling author of CONSCIOUS: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind and writer and producer of the audio documentary series, LIGHTS ON. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Nautilus Magazine, the Journal of Consciousness Studies, and IAI Magazine, and she is also an editor and consultant for science writers, specializing in neuroscience and physics.    In this episode we talk about: What consciousness is—and why we should care about it The question of whether or not consciousness is a fundamental aspect of the universe (so literally—is consciousness embedded in the chair I'm sitting in?) Why thinking about this mystery can create a sense of awe (a reliable antidote to suffering) Meditation techniques for exploring consciousness The illusion of the self  The importance of challenging our intuitions And much more   Related Episodes:  The Fundamental Mystery of the Mind | Annaka Harris Susan Kaiser Greenland and Annaka Harris, Teaching Mindfulness to Kids #469. A Mystery That Matters | Anil Seth Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist Jennifer Egan On: Panic, Awe, Fetishizing Authenticity, and Our Possible AI Futures   Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Additional Resources:  wakingup.com/tenpercent LIGHTS ON The Candy House The Case Against Reality  On Having No Head: Zen and the Rediscovery of the Obvious  Ten Zen Questions: Susan Blackmore  

"When you step away from what's ‘safe' and listen to your inner knowing, you open yourself to a life of fulfillment and joy." Today, I sit down with Courtney Schulnick, a former litigator who left her two-decade-long legal career to follow her passion for mindfulness. Courtney shares her incredible journey of navigating the pressures of a demanding profession, overcoming anxiety, and ultimately choosing to pursue a life aligned with her heart's desires.We dive into the pivotal moments that led her to this decision, including her transformative experience with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and how it helped her heal from stress and burnout. Courtney also talks about the challenges of stepping away from the stability of her legal career and into the unknown world of entrepreneurship, where she now teaches mindfulness to legal professionals and corporate teams.If you've ever felt the pull to leave behind what's familiar and safe in favor of pursuing a dream, this episode will give you the courage and inspiration to take the leap. Courtney's story reminds us that true success lies in aligning with your passion and trusting the process.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS(00:00) Intro(01:38) In Today's Episode... Courtney Schulnick(02:47) The Metamorphosis and The Metamorphosis Method(07:24) Courtney's Journey from Law School and Anxiety to a Seasoned Attorney and Mindfulness(11:39) MBSR and "Getting in My Own Way"(18:30) Teaching Mindfulness to Lawyers(22:13) Taking the Leap(28:31) Discovering the Holds Backs. Exploring Fulfillment and Selfishness(32:40) Embracing Mindfulness and New Opportunities(35:36) Mindfulness in the Legal Profession(45:55) The Power of Mindful Listening and Being Present(50:52) The Biggest Shift(53:55) Connecting with Courtney CONTACT COURTNEYVisit courtneyschulnickmindfulness.comFollow on IG courtneyschulnickmindfulnessListen to her podcast Conscious Corner**WAYS TO ENTER MY WORLD**Leave a review, send us a screenshot and get a $250 credit, you can apply to anything else in my world.The Metamorphosis is launching again next Monday. This round of it will be 2 months long and at a special price, so sign up today!The Metamorphosis Method starts mid February, and you can still enroll. Master my proven methodology to guide your clients to rapidly and efficiently transmute lifetimes of familial and ancestral trauma. Jump on a call with me to learn more about the program and find out if this is a fit for you.CONTACT ALYSEJoin my FB groupIG @alyse_breathesVisit alysebreathes.cominfo@alysebreathes.com

In this insightful episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Christopher Maverick, a professor of digital narrative interactive design at the University of Pittsburgh, for a conversation blending academia, pop culture, and mindfulness. Together, they explore the intersection of humanities and technology, with Maverick sharing his journey from software design to teaching subjects like comics, graphic novels, and cultural studies. Key topics include the relevance of modern cultural studies in understanding traditional English literature, the value of making connections between pop culture and classical texts, and Maverick's unique path to academia. The discussion also touches on the power of great teaching to inspire, the role of performance in education, and the importance of creating impactful and relatable messages for younger generations. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in cultural studies, education, or finding purpose through unconventional paths. Tune in for a deep dive into how storytelling, technology, and creativity can reshape our understanding of literature and life. Visit FishingWithoutBait.com for more episodes.Find out more about Chris Maverick and listen to the VoxPopCast at www.chrismaverick.comAre you finding benefit from this show?  We appreciate any support with our Patreon page!  Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait !

In this insightful episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Christopher Maverick, a professor of digital narrative interactive design at the University of Pittsburgh, for a conversation blending academia, pop culture, and mindfulness. Together, they explore the intersection of humanities and technology, with Maverick sharing his journey from software design to teaching subjects like comics, graphic novels, and cultural studies. Key topics include the relevance of modern cultural studies in understanding traditional English literature, the value of making connections between pop culture and classical texts, and Maverick's unique path to academia. The discussion also touches on the power of great teaching to inspire, the role of performance in education, and the importance of creating impactful and relatable messages for younger generations. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in cultural studies, education, or finding purpose through unconventional paths. Tune in for a deep dive into how storytelling, technology, and creativity can reshape our understanding of literature and life. Visit FishingWithoutBait.com for more episodes.Find out more about Chris Maverick and listen to the VoxPopCast at www.chrismaverick.comAre you finding benefit from this show?  We appreciate any support with our Patreon page!  Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait !

Anyone can guide others in mindfulness, no matter their age or experience. Even a 5-year-old can teach mindfulness better than you think. In this episode, Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises, makes a bold statement about how even a kindergartener can teach mindfulness. Through a touching story about his daughter, Sean explains why teaching mindfulness is simpler than most people realize. It's not about enlightenment or complicated techniques—it's about inviting people to be present in the moment. Sean shares how his 5-year-old daughter helps him practice mindfulness by asking, "How are you feeling? Can you bring gentle awareness to this moment?" This episode shows that anyone can guide others in mindfulness, no matter their age or experience. Teaching mindfulness is about offering others a moment to connect with themselves, without judgment or expectations. Discover why teaching mindfulness doesn't require years of practice or being mindful 100% of the time. If you're interested in learning how to teach mindfulness or want to become certified, check out Sean's Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program for the tools and support to guide others with confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, host Gary, a lawyer, welcomes Courtney Schulnick, a fellow lawyer and mindfulness teacher from Pennsylvania, to discuss the crucial role of mindfulness in managing stress in the legal profession. Courtney shares her journey with stress and anxiety, intensified by her responsibilities as a litigator and personal challenges. She explains how mindfulness helped her manage these issues and transition from being a student to being a mindfulness teacher. The episode underscores the significant benefits of mindfulness in reducing stress and anxiety, improving well-being, and enhancing professional performance. Courtney also offers practical mindfulness practices and addresses common misconceptions and skepticism among lawyers. Courtney Schulnick, Esquire, serves as Special Counsel in Marshall Dennehey's Philadelphia office.  She has worked in its Casualty Department for nearly two decades, litigating cases in local, state, and federal courts. To better manage her anxiety and the stressors associated with litigation and life in general, she enrolled in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program offered at the Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness at Jefferson in Philadelphia, PA. Courtney noticed how the practice of mindfulness increasingly enriched her life on both a professional and personal level. A desire to deepen her practice and share the gift of mindfulness with others encouraged her to complete the extensive teacher training at Jefferson, where she now teaches the MBSR Program. Courtney pursues her passion for helping people by teaching mindfulness so they can live more fully in the present moment and achieve excellent balance, vitality, and health. Perhaps her greatest teachers are her husband and three young boys, with whom she enjoys spending time and exploring their new hometown of Haddonfield, New Jersey.   Challenges of Being Present (00:08:19) The difficulty of being present and the self-created stress from not being fully engaged in the present moment. Benefits of Self-Compassion (00:13:32) Discussion on the importance of being kinder to oneself and the impact of self-compassion on stress levels. Personal and Professional Impact of Mindfulness (00:14:22) The personal and professional benefits of mindfulness in managing stress and anxiety, and the ability to respond thoughtfully in professional settings. Mindfulness Awareness and Self-Support (00:17:36) The role of mindfulness in creating self-awareness and self-support for attorneys dealing with stress and overwhelm. Transition to Teaching Mindfulness (00:20:08) Courtney's transition from being a student of mindfulness to becoming a mindfulness teacher and the inspiration behind it. On-the-Spot Mindfulness Practices (00:22:55) Examples of on-the-spot mindfulness practices, such as the three relaxing sighs, to help lawyers find ease and relaxation in high-stress situations. The challenges of mindfulness (00:25:33) Discussion about the challenges lawyers face in adopting mindfulness practices due to their demanding schedules and the misconception of not having time. The benefits of mindfulness (00:31:25) Exploration of how mindfulness can help lawyers reduce stress, anxiety, improve sleep, communication, and manage habitual patterns. Acceptance and response (00:34:02) The concept of acceptance and how mindfulness can help lawyers respond wisely to challenging situations, leading to better interactions and reduced stress.  Would you like to schedule a complimentary discovery call? You can do so here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-call

"I found this one breathing technique and in one session, I completely eradicated my stomach condition." Curtis Lee Thomas, a mindfulness trainer and breathwork teacher, shares his journey of healing and how breathwork became the key to his own transformation. He explains that breathwork clears energetic blockages in the body, which can lead to physical and emotional discomfort. Curtis emphasizes the immediate and undeniable results of breathwork, making it a powerful tool for personal growth and healing. He also discusses the importance of consciousness and awareness in manifesting and creating a life of abundance. Curtis offers breathwork detox sessions and recommends trying breathwork with a certified facilitator for the best experience. Kurtis Lee Thomas discusses the importance of breathwork and its impact on mental health in corporate settings. He shares his experiences working with top global brands and celebrities, highlighting the positive effects of breathwork on individuals and organizations. Thomas also talks about the Just Breathe Foundation and its mission to promote mindfulness and breathwork in schools. He emphasizes the practicality and simplicity of breathwork, positioning it as a bridge between spirituality and business. Thomas envisions breathwork becoming more prevalent in the corporate world, offering a solution to burnout and stress. He also mentions upcoming projects, including breathwork parties and training teachers in breathwork. Takeaways Breathwork can clear energetic blockages in the body and lead to physical and emotional healing. Breathwork provides immediate and undeniable results, making it a powerful tool for personal growth. Consciousness and awareness are key in manifesting and creating a life of abundance. Trying breathwork with a certified facilitator is recommended for the best experience. Breathwork is a powerful tool for improving mental health and preventing burnout in corporate settings. Mindfulness and breathwork can be introduced in the corporate world through the language of mindfulness, focusing on awareness and consciousness. The Just Breathe Foundation promotes mindfulness and breathwork in schools, aiming to provide children with tools for managing anxiety and stress. Breathwork has the potential to become more prevalent in the corporate world, offering a practical and effective solution to burnout and stress. Thomas is training teachers in breathwork to create a network of facilitators who can impact more individuals and organizations. Upcoming projects include breathwork parties and a documentary on breathwork, aimed at making breathwork more accessible and enjoyable. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:05 Discovering the Power of Breathwork 06:12 The Immediate Results of Breathwork 10:12 Mindfulness and Consciousness in Manifesting 15:00 Different Types and Durations of Breathwork 23:25 Letting Go and Creating Space for Manifestation 25:42 The Key to Abundance and Removing Limitations 27:41 Trying Breathwork with a Live Facilitator 29:26 Virtual Breathwork Sessions and Local Places to Learn 29:50 Breathwork's Impact on Corporate Organizations 31:53 Mental Health and the Just Breathe Foundation 34:57 Using Technology to Monitor Employee Stress Levels 38:39 Teaching Mindfulness to Children 40:26 Incorporating Mindfulness in the Corporate World 44:51 The Future of Breathwork in the Corporate World 47:23 Breathwork Parties: A Fun and Transformative Experience

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier about teaching mindfulness, self-care and maintaining healthy habits in and out of the workplace. Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier is a practicing resilience and anxiety psychologist and experienced senior leader with over 20 years of experience in clinical counseling and workplace psychology  by working with various leaders and professionals. Dr. Marie- Helene Pelletier's virtual and in-person keynote speeches and  workshops guide successful professionals to achieve health and happiness through resiliency practices. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠. Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠. Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™). Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

David Nichtern from Dharma Moon sits down with Greg "Aditya Das" Barbush to discuss mindfulness, the path of meditation, the concept of "suddenly free from fixed mind," the guru from the Tibetan Buddhist perspective, and the relationship between Bhakti Yoga and Buddhism.  David Nichtern is a senior Buddhist teacher who has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 40 years. He is the founder of Dharma Moon, a mindfulness-based education platform, and he mentors individual students and leads meditation teacher training programs around the world. He is also an acclaimed author and music producer, and regularly plays and produces records for American chant master, Krishna Das. Learn more at: https://www.dharmamoon.com/our-founder  Sign up for the Dharma Moon email list to learn more about upcoming retreats and online offersings and to receive the free ebook, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness, https://www.dharmamoon.com/ebook Greg “Aditya Das” Barbush is a longtime contributor of the food service industry, a youth martial arts instructor, community volunteer, and certified mindfulness meditation teacher through Dharma Moon & Tibet House US. He has a passion for cultivating relationships with incarcerated individuals through spiritual support and letter writing and believes the best thing we can offer another human being is our own open heart. He is a spiritual support provider for Sacred Community Project and a contributing writer for the upcoming book, Loving Awareness: Awakening the Heart-Mind through the path of Grace. Learn more at https://sacredcommunityproject.org/loving-awareness-book  The Sacred Community Podcast is an inter-spiritual hub of the universal teachings, “Love, Service, Remembrance, and Truth.” Home to SCP interviews, live workshop recordings, dharma talks, and meditations, each episode is carefully curated to ensure its alignment with SCP values. The Sacred Community Project is an interspiritual collective working to awaken Sacred Community in the world. Through the eternal teachings of “Love, Service, Remembrance, and Truth,” SCP lowers the barriers of access to contemplative and devotional practices through affordable, free, and donation-based offerings, spiritual support, and prison outreach. You can join and learn more at http://sacredcommunityproject.org SCP Logo: Beverly Hsu Music: Carl Golembeski  

In this episode I talk with Oren Jay Soffer about his new book, Your Heart Was Made for This: Contemplative Practices for Meeting a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity & Love. Oren teaches meditation and communication internationally. He holds a degree in comparative religion from Columbia University and is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for the healing of trauma. Oren has practiced meditation in the early Buddhist tradition since 1997, beginning his studies in Bodh Gaya, India, and later spending 2-1/2 years living as an renunciate at branch monasteries in the Ajahn Chah Thai Forest lineage. He is a long-time student of Joseph Goldstein, Michele McDonald, and Ajahn Sucitto, and is a member of the Spirit Rock Teacher's Council. Oren is also the author of the best-seller Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication and two books on teaching mindfulness to adolescents: The Mindful Schools Curriculum for Adolescents and Teaching Mindfulness to Empower Teens. His teaching has reached people around the world through online communication courses and guided meditations, combining classical Buddhist training with the accessible language of secular mindfulness In our conversation we talked about, among other things: How our hearts REALLY are made for these times … Our hearts were made to awaken and if we can practice—in small steps—turning toward suffering, we enter a portal to transformation. How the world shapes our hearts in ways not best for us and how we can practice shaping our own hearts. How getting in touch with our true values will guide us through these challenging times. How we need to consciously "change the channel" of our thoughts to be more aligned with our true values.   Buy the book (Amazon affiliate link): Your Heart Was Made for This   Learn more about Oren Jay Soffer, his teaching, courses, and special events: https://www.orenjaysofer.com/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/orenjaysofervideo   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orenjaysofer   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrenJaySofer/   X/Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/OrenJaySofer/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orenjaysofer/     Become a patron to support this podcast and get special member benefits, including a membership community and virtual sangha:https://www.patreon.com/EverydayBuddhism   Join the Everyday Sangha: Join the Everyday Sangha   Join the Membership Community: https://donorbox.org/membershipcommunity   If this podcast has helped you understand Buddhism or help in your everyday life, consider making a one-time donation here: https://donorbox.org/podcast-donations   Support the podcast through the affiliate link to buy the book, Everyday Buddhism: Real-Life Buddhist Teachings & Practices for Real Change: Buy the book, Everyday Buddhism

Holding the awful events of the world in mind, Ethan discusses anxiety as we try to hold together our personal world, our relationships, and the larger world in chaos. He goes further into the nooks and crannies of the four noble truths in relation to generalized anxiety, and closes by offering a guided meditation to work with your anxiety right now.   Check out all the cool offerings at Dharma Moon, including the free online event on Feb 27 with David Nichtern and Robert Thurman, "Teaching Mindfulness and The Role of The Teacher." Also check out upcoming in-person retreats in May and June. For an easily downloadable, self-paced video course to establish a mindfulness meditation practice, check out Foundations of Mindfulness. Pre-order Ethan's new book Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life's Eight Worldly Winds, due out May 21, 2024! You can get an advanced PDF of the book and a free audio meditation if you order in advance! For more info on Ethan visit  EthanNichtern.com and DharmaMoon.com

In this inventive episode, Ethan discusses our obsession with apocalyptic thinking using the four noble truths. A lifelong fan of science fiction, he discusses the Buddhist roots of dystopian obsession, and the confusing craving to annihilate existence in the question for peace.  Check out all the cool offerings at Dharma Moon, including the free online event on Feb 27 with David Nichtern and Robert Thurman, "Teaching Mindfulness and The Role of The Teacher." Also check out upcoming in-person retreats in May and June. For an easily downloadable, self-paced video course to establish a mindfulness meditation practice, check out Foundations of Mindfulness. Pre-order Ethan's new book Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life's Eight Worldly Winds, due out May 21, 2024! For more info on Ethan visit  EthanNichtern.com and DharmaMoon.com

Mindfulness is not only an important part of a persons life but also a part of the classroom for both yourself and your students. Today's guest is a Certified Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher and the founder of Goldminds Canada, a mindfulness for kids organization that creates a safe space for kids to talk about their emotions and participate in fun exercises that introduce them to deep breathing, gratitude, and self-love. We had a wonderful conversation about incorporating mindfulness and co-regulation into life and the classroom.Connect with CynthiaGet your Magic Mind shot today!

Focusing on the relative and absolute, Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson and David Nichtern explore mindfulness, mysticism, and more.David and Jay spend this episode discussing:- Jay's interdisciplinary background and seizing the day- Mindfulness and Jewish mysticism- Spiritual and Sensual Exploration- Relying on a joyful state of mind- The intersection of psychedelics and spirituality- The sweet spot between contemplative practice and engaged activism- Economics, politics, and the elites- Bliss states and relative experiences- Neurodiversity and the Enneagram- Generational shifts of awarenessAlready downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness!“In my actual life, having those relative experiences enables me to touch into the absolute in the midst of daily life. That's especially true with the dharmic use of psychedelics. The experience itself, especially if it's a long experience, has its own teaching, and it's possible to train the mind to remember.” – Rabbi Dr. Jay MichaelsonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to another delightful episode of The Scrumptious Woman, where Juliette is joined by the incredible Rabia. In this engaging conversation, Rabia, a neuropsychologist, shares her personal journey of transformation and how it led her to help families with neurodivergent children through mindfulness and compassionate parenting.In this insightful episode, Rabia and Juliette explore the multifaceted aspects of neurodivergence, offering valuable insights for parents, families, and individuals. The conversation is a blend of personal experiences, professional expertise, and a forward-looking perspective on embracing neurodiversity.Key Takeaways: Self-Compassion is Key: Rabia emphasizes the importance of self-compassion for parents. Taking time for oneself and setting healthy boundaries contribute to a parent's ability to provide better support. Understanding Neurodivergence: Rabia sheds light on the genetic aspect of neurodivergence and the need for parents to recognize and accept their own neurotypes. This understanding can help in creating a supportive environment for neurodivergent children. Tools for Parents and Children: Rabia advocates for giving parents tools to handle challenges and providing neurodivergent children with the necessary tools to navigate the world. This involves teaching mindfulness, self-compassion, and fostering a sense of autonomy.Navigating Family Gatherings: For families with neurodivergent children, Rabia suggests setting clear boundaries with extended family members during gatherings. Creating a sensory-safe space and respecting a child's autonomy, especially in physical contact, are crucial considerations.Late Diagnoses and Misunderstandings: Rabia addresses the challenges faced by adults, especially women, in getting a correct diagnosis for conditions like autism. Late diagnoses often result from misinterpretations and misdiagnoses, highlighting the need for a nuanced understanding of neurodivergence.The Neurodiversity Affirming Paradigm: Rabia discusses the shift towards a neurodiversity affirming paradigm, which views neurodivergence as a normal variant of brain functioning rather than a disorder. This paradigm encourages identity-first language, putting the person before the condition.Thank you for tuning in to The Scrumptious Woman. Remember, self-compassion and understanding lay the foundation for creating a nurturing environment for neurodivergent individuals.Rabia Subhani Resource Links: Website: https://www.drrabia.com and https://www.quantumqun.com   Find out more about Juliette Karaman here: https://feelfullyyou.com/free-resources/ https://www.instagram.com/juliettekaraman/https://www.facebook.com/juliette.karamanvanschaardenburgDon't forget to Rate and Subscribe to stay updated with all of the latest shows and resources. Please leave a review so more people can tune in and the ripple effect spreads further. Take a screenshot of your review and send it to me on https://www.instagram.com/juliettekaraman/ and you will be given access to a free group Spinal Attunement session. These have been life-changing for my clients!

In this episode, we will learn from Sarah Good, OT Reg. (Ont.) (she/her/hers). Sarah is a Registered Occupational Therapist and Mindfulness Teacher in Ottawa, Ontario with more than 20 years of experience working in hospitals, schools, and community settings. Since 2007, she has worked with clients in their homes and communities. Both in her personal and professional life, she uses nature and mindfulness meditation to bring calm and joy to each day and has been practicing mindfulness meditation regularly since she became an OT. Sarah strives to offer ways for OTs from around the world to connect and learn about mindfulness together! Contact & Resources:My website for professional development: https://sarahgoodot.ca/p/ot-pdMy site for resources: https://sarahgoodot.ca/p/free-resourcesMindful OT FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulotsBusiness FB page: https://www.facebook.com/sarahgoodOTLinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-good-76a59aa3/As always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot THANK YOU for LISTENING, FOLLOWING, DOWNLOADING, RATING, REVIEWING & SHARING “The Uncommon OT Series” Podcast with all your OTP friends and colleagues! Full Episodes and Q & A only available at: https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series Sign Up NOW for the Transitions OT Email List to Receive the FREE Updated List of Uncommon OT Practice Settings https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/transitionsot For Non-Traditional OT Practice Mentorship w/ Patricia: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3vI5OnK3mLrCXACEex-5ReO8uUVPo1EUXIi8FKO-FCfoEg/viewform BIG THANKS to our sponsors Picmonic & Truelearn USE DISCOUNT CODE “TransitionsOT” to Score 20% OFF Your Membership Today! Happy Listening Friends! Big OT Love! All views are mine and guests own.

Mindfulness teacher, Kaira Jewel Lingo, chats with David Nichtern about the power of spiritual community and self-assessment.Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenowIn this episode, David and Kaira discuss:The practice of sharing appreciations and regretsCommunity support within nunneries and monasteriesCo-regulating the nervous system to mitigate conflictSocial change and recognizing our shared humanityDoing the inner work to have a bigger impact on the worldLiving simply and being aligned with our purposeUsing resources to build a better futureNeuroscience & BuddhismKaira's upcoming books and events“There needs to be inner work for outer work to really have an impact.” – Kaira Jewel LingoDiscover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, David Nichtern. With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others.Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Philanthropist Jeff Walker meets with Raghu Markus to discuss the emerging knowledge of psychedelics and energy work in the healthcare field.In this episode, Jeff and Raghu traverse these topics:Jeff's journey from the financial world into mindfulness practiceApplying mindfulness and spirituality to the business worldThe efficacy of meditation as a healing practicePsychedelic therapies from the 70's to the modern ageMusic and flow statesCommunity and the ‘we' instead of the ‘me'Subtle energy and biofield healing practicesRemote healing and cancer researchChakras, Ayurveda, Sound healing and energy workBeing addicted to the experience of psychedelicsDeveloping trust into connectivity and intuitionFinding your Sangha and having trusting relationshipsSharing in happiness and sympathetic joyPsychedelic Health EquityTrauma from migration and meeting basic needsPolitical concerns, decriminalization, and the need for good therapistsLinks & Recommendations from this episode:Check out The System Catalysts podcast for more from Jeff Walker and other change-makersAbout Jeff Walker:Jeff Walker is Chairman of New Profit, a social change investment fund and is Vice Chair in the WHO/CHAP Venture focused on frontline health. He also currently serves on the boards of the African Philanthropy Forum, Just Capital, UVA Center for Contemplative Sciences (where he is chair), Giving Tuesday, the Aspen Management Partnership for Health, and the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce, where he was president for 10 years. He is a Partner in Bridge Builders investment fund for Mindful Wellness. Walker co-authored the book The Generosity Network, about new approaches to gather resources to address causes each of us are passionate about. He also received the John C. Whitehead Award for Social Enterprise from the Harvard Business School Club of New York City. He is currently teaching, researching, and writing on the issue of systems entrepreneurship and systems change.“With psychedelics we've set up collaboration around psychedelic health equity. We have a number of people in some foundations working on this question: how do we make sure that if the MDMA is authorized by the FDA, which it should be next year, that people who are in the city and people who have high ACEs scores and people who are of color and have no income, will be able to access it?” – Jeff Walker----Discover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, David Nichtern. With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others.Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anchored by the subject of Karma, Krishna Das explains the ways we can accept the present moment and live with an open heart.Today's episode originally aired on Krisha Das' “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on February 24th, 2022. Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh music from KD and more: Krishna Das MusicThis time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das chants and gives guidance on: Finding time for practiceReceiving messages through dreamsBeing where we are and accepting our karmasSurrendering to the will of the guruGenerating kindness instead of greedWhat to do when we lose our faith in humanityRecognizing the light and darkness within us allReleasing thoughts, emotions, and negativity during practiceInsights from time with Maharaj-jiKrishna Das suggests reading the book Love Everyone to learn more about experiences with Maharaj-ji“The higher states, the more subtle states of consciousness, can't be created from your own personal will. But, through service to others and repetition of the name and purification of the heart, those states will arrive and arise when you are ready.” – Krishna Das----Discover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, David Nichtern. With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others.Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joseph Goldstein expounds upon the relationship between thought and emotion as it relates to both our spiritual practice and our daily lives.This dharma talk, recorded on June 4, 2013, was originally published on Dharma Seed.In this lecture, Joseph:Dissects the nuanced meaning of the Pali word sati, often translated as "mindfulness"Highlights the importance of applying mindfulness to both skillful and unskillful thoughtsHelps us understand the very nature of thoughtOutlines the inherent connection between thoughts and emotional responsesProposes that we stay open to afflictive emotions without identifying with them"When we engage with thoughts and emotions from a place of interest and a place of investigation, a place of inquiry, we can see them all arise and pass away in this open sky of the mind." - Joseph Goldstein-----Discover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, David Nichtern. With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others.Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Concentrating on devotion, RamDev describes healing feelings of inadequacy and holding a deep compassion for the self and others.This week on Healing at the Edge, RamDev teaches us about:- Devotion as the easiest way to open the heart- Self-worth and offering Compassion to ourselves- Trusting that everything is the Dharma unfolding- Becoming attached to God and Surrendering the false self- Intimacy with our teachings and guru via devotion- The relative deity versus the absolute deity- An evolution into Tantric devotion- Receiving grace in every moment- The four heavenly abodes in Buddhism and their enemies- Our tendency to be bothered and taking responsibility- A brief self-compassion and mindfulness practice- Imperfection as a part of the shared human experience- A quick Q and A with listeners on keeping an open heart and more“The far enemy of love is hatred, but the near enemy of love is attachment. It looks like love, it smells like love, but it causes suffering. Very often our love, which we can extend here to our devotion, is a mixture of true love and attachment.” – RamDev-----Discover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, David Nichtern. With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others.Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tuning into the sacred rhythms of earth, Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee describes pathways to living a more conscious and connected life.In this episode featuring Stories from a Living Future, Llewellyn discusses:Our relationship to the earthThe Sufi path drawing us towards unionSpiritual responsibility in a time of global crisisListening to the earth with our heart, soul, and sensesAn ecology of consciousnessBearing witness to the forces in natureConnecting the threads between our inner and outer worldKeeping an awareness of patternsThe pandemic, war, and collapse of biodiversityWhat divisiveness is doing to our collective soulLove as the universal language of all peopleGlobal prospects for the future generationsThe unchanging sacred nature of creationFinding living stories that we can connect toExtinction, greed, and global warming“Today we no longer know how our individual life forms part of a living whole. We no longer have a center or a foundation. Yet, the ancient rhythm of creation still exists within our body and our psyche within every breath, even if it has been buried and almost forgotten.” – Llewellyn Vaughan-LeeAbout Llewellyn:Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, Ph.D. is a Sufi teacher in the Naqshbandiyya-Mujaddidiyya Sufi Order. He is the author of Sufism, the Transformation of the Heart, and the founder of The Golden Sufi Center. Check out his new podcast Working With Oneness.----Discover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, David Nichtern. With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others.Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Soaking in the divine feminine energy found in Judaism, Rabbi Rishe Groner and Madison Margolin explore the blessings of ecstatic embodiment.“The soul, deep down, really still wants to utilize the body to achieve a higher level of soul by taking all of those physical things and elevating them and making them something that is embodied divinity.” – Rishe GronerIn this episode, Madison chats with Rishe Groner about:Jewish community buildingRishe's journey back to Judaism through therapy and plant medicineBringing ecstasy, embodiment, and immersion into an institutional structureThe Chabad sect of Hasidic JudaismBeing a female leader in the Jewish CommunityThe feminine archetypical qualities of Jewish textsHome-based practices, birth, death, and other rituals lead by womenHow compartmentalizing can lead to pain and disembodimentGiving voice to matriarchal lines through dance and prayerBlessings and mindfulness towards the earthThe soul sense of selfGetting in touch with our intuitionLearn more about ancient tribal Judaism and shamanism in this book recommended by Madison: Magic of the OrdinaryAbout Rishe Groner:Rabbi Rishe Groner is an experienced prayer leader, focused on creating unique immersive ceremonies utilizing dance, music and meditation. She is also the creator of The Gene-Sis, a post-Hasidic movement toward embodied experience and personal growth through Jewish mystical texts. Rishe has over 20 years of experience in Jewish education, specializing in informal immersive environments such as festivals and retreats. Born in Melbourne, Australia, she was recently ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary and now serves as a congregational rabbi on Long Island.-------Discover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, David Nichtern. With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others.Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this powerful new Dharma Talk touching on current events, an emotional Jack offers a heart of refuge amidst the world's conflicts."There's a liberation amidst birth and death, joy and sorrow, war and peace, that is beyond it all. This is the sacred openness of love and awareness itself.” – Jack KornfieldIn this emotional episode, Jack touches into:The terrors of the ongoing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, DarfurHow constant news media effects our emotions and wellbeingLearning to live from the 'heart of refuge' which the Buddha offersWhat does it mean to be a refugee? How can we help create sanctuary?The importance of outsiders opening to the suffering of all humans rather than taking sidesHow the Buddha's mindful loving awareness overcomes Mara's aggression, greed, and doubtThe ways we can open ourselves to forgiveness, compassion, community, safety, love, and trustThis episode is from the Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation on 10/23/2023.Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some tips in best practices for sharing mindfulness with kids of all ages!  Action Step: Try out some practices for yourself and with kids. Free Mindfulness Tools: https://christylangman.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1002883/?action=signup EPIC Tools Ages 3-9 https://christylangman.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1111209 EPIC Tools Ages 9 and up https://christylangman.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1103879 Want to learn more about the EPIC process for conflict and connection?Check out our mini course Stress Less!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theEPICcompany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_epic_co/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-epic-company TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_epic_co Website: https://theepicco.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/your-epic-life/message

In this riveting episode, Jack shares hilarious personal stories illuminating lessons from his life as a forest monk in Thailand."The spirt was you just did it, and you worked with whatever came up as your practice. Living the life of a monk meant taking what came to you and working with it, whether it was difficult or easy.” – Jack Kornfield In this riveting episode, Jack dives into:What it was like living as a forest monk in Thailand at Ajahn Chah's forest monastery The wisdom he learned through experiencing Ajahn Chah's four-part teachings on surrender, opening up to see clearly, working with the mind, and gaining balance/perspective The two levels of Dharma practice: using Dharma to feel comfortable, and using Dharma to get free Ajahn Chah's rascally yet direct interactions with students, including one with Ram Dass Working with attachments and aversions in order to overcome them and grow spiritually Learning how to let go and not get caught in the mind's lures, traps, and intricaciesDiscover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, David Nichtern. With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others.Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness!This episode from Insight Meditation Society on 6/7/1981 was originally published on DharmaSeed."Meditation practice is where you are sitting. It's not to go to some other place, or have the ideal setting, or have your coffee, or have your quiet little room. Where you are is your practice." – Jack KornfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joseph Goldstein dissects the concept of meditation from the what, to the why, to the how.This dharma talk was recorded on July 8, 2007, at the Insight Meditation Society and was originally published on Dharma Seed.This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/insighthourIn this talk, Joseph:Demystifies meditationAsks, “Why do we meditate?” and “How do we meditate?”Emphasizes the importance of settling down the mind to achieve real clarity and stillnessReminds us that meditation is not only about blissful feelingsIdentifies the relationship between our bodies and our mindsAdvocates for the acceptance and awareness of our own thoughts“Meditation is not about whether it's pleasant or unpleasant. It's about how aware we are, how mindful we are.” - Joesph GoldsteinDiscover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, David Nichtern. With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others.Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In an expansive discussion around Steve Kanji Ruhl's book, Appalachian Zen, Steve and Raghu explore finding equilibrium through zen practice.“In Buddhism, the true home is that place within each of us, it's an inner heartland. We can call it original Buddha Nature; it is accessible to all of us anytime and any place. It's really a matter of finding this inner equilibrium and being in this moment, in this place, and being fully alive.” – Steve Kanji RuhlIn this episode, Raghu Markus and Steve Kanji Ruhl discuss:Cultural Transformation in AppalachiaSteve Kanji's experience of violence and PTSDZen practice and finding our inner equilibriumEnduring a soul injury and the journey of healingThe teachers that shape us for better or worseMeeting Ram Dass and receiving sanctuaryThe concept of home and the path as the guruHolding self and other simultaneouslyZazen meditation practiceLiving deliberately and obstructions of the willBalancing intention with surrenderBreaking down the conditioning that prevents us from being clear, kind, and presentDirect identification and Tantric intimacyCommunity as the antidote of dysfunctional solitudeAbout Steve Kanji Ruhl:Reverend Steve Kanji Ruhl, M.Div., is an innovative Zen Buddhist minister ordained in the Zen Peacemaker Order by Roshi Bernie Glassman, and is also a lay Zen dharma holder and preceptor authorized by Roshi Eve Myonen Marko. Formerly affiliated with Green River Zen Center in western Massachusetts where he helped to teach and assisted Roshi Eve, he now operates independently, teaching Zen students in person and through his Touch the Earth cyber-sangha to “be clear, be kind, be present” through instruction in koans, ethical precepts, and shikantaza (“just sitting”) meditation. Also a multi-published author, Steve Kanji Ruhl was awarded the Gold Prize for Best Spiritual Memoir in the 2023 Nautilus Book Awards for his book, Appalachian Zen: Journeys in Search of True Home, from the American Heartland to the Buddha Dharma.Get your copy of Appalachian Zen or one of Steve Kanji Ruhl's other books HEREDiscover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, David Nichtern. With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others.Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Illuminating the Way of the Bodhisattva, Jack shares wisdom from St. Teresa of Calcutta, Elizabeth Kübler-Ross, Ajahn Chah, and Sueng Sahn on walking the spiritual path.This vintage episode from April 10, 1977 at Camp Cedar Glen was originally published on DharmaSeed.Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/heartwisdomIn this vintage episode, Jack mindfully illuminates:The selfless service, love, and wisdom of Saint Mother Teresa of CalcuttaElizabeth Kübler-Ross's unshakeable compassion and revolutionary work around death and dyingHow his teacher Ajahn Chah's Thai monastery was an island of peace and possibility amidst war and conflictWhat the story of Korean Zen Master, Seung Sahn, getting a job at a laundry mat teaches us about non-attachment to selfCompassion, the spiritual path, and the Way of the BodhisattvaDiscover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, David Nichtern. With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others.Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness!"The power that a human being who's really committed to truth and love has to transform people around them is quite remarkable." – Jack KornfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Q&A session, Ram Dass answers questions about how to love without emotional attachment, the relationship between karma and grace, and how he defines responsibility.Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/ramdassIn this recording from 1976, Ram Dass answers questions from a lively Los Angeles audience:How to love without emotional attachment? Ram Dass explores the various levels of love, dealing with attachment, and working with the karma that exists in our life space.What is the relationship of karma and grace? Ram Dass talks about how he perceives grace and the ways it intersects with our karma.What's his view on vegetarianism? And who is God? Somehow, those questions are connected.How does Ram Dass define responsibility? A responsible being lives in the Tao. “And what grace turns out to be is all the forces that exist in the universe that are free agents, that are available to support the process of your going back into the source. All the gurus, all the beings on astral planes, all of the elements, all of the forces in the universe.” – Ram Dass Discover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, David Nichtern. With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others.Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ahhhh how does a more calm and resilient household sound? If you'd like to get the little loves in your life into mindfulness, this is the episode for you. We've got some simple exercises that the whole fam can try.  LINKS Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Anna HenvestEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I chat with Amy Edelstein, author and creator of the Inner Strength System -- a program for teaching mindfulness to high school aged students. We discuss her book, The Conscious Classroom, and about the impact of her program (over 20,000 students in Philadelphia), the intricacies of its implementation and the special challenges facing teenagers today.    https://amyedelstein.com/ https://innerstrengtheducation.org/ The Conscious Classroom  

In this episode, we explore the transformative impact of mindfulness on your parenting journey. Being present and mindful allows you to cultivate a deeper connection with your children, enhance communication, and create a more harmonious family dynamic. We also delve into practical tips and strategies that can help you infuse mindfulness into your parenting approach. From staying present with your child's needs and emotions to navigating challenging moments with calmness and clarity, we provide actionable advice to help you become a more mindful parent. Discover the power of mindful listening and effective communication techniques that foster open and honest dialogue with your children. Learn how to cultivate self-awareness to manage stress, regulate emotions, and respond to parenting challenges with intention and compassion. Join us as we explore the power of presence and offer practical insights to help you integrate mindfulness into your parenting journey. Whether you're a seasoned parent or just starting, this episode provides valuable guidance to enhance your connection with your children and create a more mindful and fulfilling family life.  Now Maps Jr NowMaps: A Tween's Guide to Learning About Your Thoughts, Navigating Big Emotions, and Being a Confident Kid   

Choosing to have a victorious mindset in life is a personal choice we all have to make.  To be aware of the version of our lives which define our most vigorous level of success. The great thing about life is such a definition is different for all of us.  The direction we choose to take it is ours to discover.   Because you see, maximizing your fullest level of potential starts by optimizing your thinking.  Free of any stress and developing a sense of psychological safety which allows you to thrive.  For Mindfulness Coach Nicholas Cassius Clay, he coaches and teaches mindfulness to help professionals unlock their full potential. Most clients experience an increase in confidence, mental clarity, and self-expression after a few sessions working with him. Before starting Being One World, Nicholas worked in finance. He learned quickly that many people resisted investing because of their fear of the market. He realized that to help people through their fear he had to understand it clearer. This led Nicholas to begin studying deeply how humans work. After studying different schools of thought and completing intense courses in personal development Nicholas discovered mindfulness and its immense benefit for himself. He also realized that many people struggled to grasp the dense information and concepts that went along with it. This led Nicholas to begin developing a way of teaching and coaching mindfulness so that people could grasp it. His focus was to unpack dense and complex information into simple and digestible bites for everyday professionals to apply. Outside of coaching Nicholas enjoys playing a variety of sports and deep conversations with close friends.  Being one world is about the teaching and coaching of mindfulness and the power we are capable of when directed towards enlightenment (We) rather than shame (I). We expose the limitation of negativity and the functions of survival while teaching the power of awareness by understanding deeply how the human mind operates. He joined me this week to tell me more.      For more information: https://www.beingoneworld.com/ LinkedIn: @NicholasCassiusClay   Follow: @beingoneworld

Most of us lead busy lives with endless lists of things to do. It's easy to go into autopilot, especially for the more mundane tasks like doing the dishes and vacuuming. In this week's episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY, Kelly and Kristi offer ways to find more enjoyment in our day-to-day responsibilities through mindfulness and presence. Listen in as they discuss: The importance of slowing down and tuning in to the moment Ways to shift our mindset around chores Successfully involving kids in household chores How we can actually lessen chores by living more mindfully For further reading: The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh: https://plumvillage.org/books/the-miracle-of-mindfulness/ Being Present with Your Children: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/present-children-parenting-yoga/ Teaching Mindfulness: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/teaching-mindfulness/ What's So Great About A Mindfulness Practice? https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/whats-so-great-about-a-mindfulness-practice/ Learning opportunities: Mindful Parenting: https://learn.kiddingaroundyoga.com/p/mindful-parenting Yoga For Families: https://learn.kiddingaroundyoga.com/p/yoga-for-families Root to Rise - Daily Practices: https://learn.kiddingaroundyoga.com/p/root-to-rise

During the COVID-19 pandemic Natalie found herself being Canada's 29th case… Her isolation period gave Natalie an even wider depth of insight around how to deal with situations that are beyond our control and the trauma it can play on us mentally.  Her positive outlook by searching for silver linings through gratitude and mindset shifts, is something that she hopes she can help others with as they navigate the new and challenging environment that we live in today.    Natalie is the mother of 4 boys and made it her mission to give children the tools needed to meditate. Natalie created MediTATE the meditation bear and she's breaking down how meditation benefits children of all ages.   Natalie Shares: Hearing versus feeling (why is it important PRACTICE mental fitness, calmness, deep breaths...) and understanding this in terms of physical activities vs mental activities.  Expectations around meditation in children -- what is the goal here and why meditation/mindfulness is actually a language that is easier taught when you are young! All about mediTATE (TATE) and how it is completely different from any other tool that exists on the market for children's mental fitness. This includes: a) The content (what types of meditation stories will you get with miindfully) b) The fully sensory experience (olfactory, auditory, visual, tactile) and why this is essential to help children engage in learning about their "inside body", c) Why having a friend who is unique to YOU, is a wonderful way to feel grounded, loved, calm and centered. Especially in times of isolation. Show Notes:  For more of Natalie, please visit instagram.com/miindfullymediTATE  on Instagram and miindfully.com on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

In this incredible conversation with Christiane Wolf, MD, PhD, we separate out different kinds of pain. Christiane shows us how by learning to differentiate between types of pain, we can plan an appropriate course of action. We discuss when the approaches of mindfulness and compassion may help and how to implement them to feel less stress and suffering when experiencing uncomfortable sensations. Christiane and I also talk about birthing pain, the differences in giving birth in Germany (her home country) and the United States, and how that changes the pain experience. We also touch on the basics of and importance of sangha and Christiane's striking balance of the scientific and spiritual realms and ability to translate each one to the other. In this episode, Christiane references a study from Science Daily you can access HERE. Christiane Wolf, MD, Ph.D. is a former physician, internationally known mindfulness (MBSR, MSC) and Insight (Vipassana) meditation teacher. She is the author of “Outsmart Your Pain” and the coauthor of “A Clinician's Guide to Teaching Mindfulness”. Dr. Wolf is the lead-consultant and teacher trainer for the VA's (US Department of Veteran Affairs) National Mindfulness Facilitator Training. She was trained as a Dharma and retreat teacher through Spirit Rock Meditation Center and the Insight Meditation Society under Jack Kornfield and Joseph Goldstein. Originally from Berlin, Germany, she is a senior teacher at InsightLA in Los Angeles, where she lives with her husband and their three teenagers. Visit Christiane's website for more on her offerings. Check out her class on working with pain. ----------------------------------------- Your support is deeply appreciated! Find me, Lara, on my Website / Instagram You can support this podcast with any level of donation here. Pre-order The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga: How to Create Safer Spaces for All Opening and Closing music: Other People's Photographs courtesy of Daniel Zaitchik. Follow Daniel on Spotify.

Dr. Amoneeta talks with me about his book Teaching Mindfulness: A Guidebook for Teachers, Parents, Counselors, and Caregivers. This is episode 530 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Dr. Amoneeta is currently a psychology professor at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO, and adjunct faculty and clinical supervisor in the counseling psychology program at Assumption University in Thailand.  Jana York, MS, a children's mindfulness educator, is the author of U is for Understanding: Claire's Journey Toward Mindfulness. She is a resident of Utah. Today, we are focused on their book - Teaching Mindfulness: A guidebook for Teachers, Parents, Counselors, and Caregivers. Thanks for listening! Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? That would so awesome! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: https://bookpubco.com/ Amoneeta@asu.edu janayork.mindful@gmail.com https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Amoneeta-Beckstein https://www.fortlewis.edu/academics/schools-departments/departments/psychology-department/psychology-home https://www.amoneeta.com/ Length - 36:40

Dr. Amoneeta discusses the positive impact of beginning a meditation practice at the youngest of ages. Squirming kids seems like a tough request for sitting still on a cushion, and that is why Dr. Amoneeta created the A-E-I-O-U and Y vowel version of teaching children in engaging ways the components and skills that are fun to learn and practice. Any teacher or parent can work with children using his model. His book: “Teaching Mindfulness” can be found here: https://bookpubco.com/content/teaching-mindfulness You can follow Dr. Amoneeta on social media here: IG: dr.amoneetaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Amoneeta/featured amoneeta.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chronic pain can be debilitating, so we often look for ways to mask or medicate the symptoms. Unfortunately, the medical approach to pain management can sometimes lead to even worse problems. There is now a growing body of research showing the efficacy of mindfulness practices where you literally observe and accept your pain, rather than cover it up. It isn't a panacea, but the clinical results are significant enough that mindfulness is now increasingly being integrated into hospital approaches. This week's guest is a medical doctor turned mindfulness teacher and trainer.  Listen and learn: How mindfulness can help you separate yourself from your pain Why we tend to mask and medicate rather than confront pain challenges The importance of natural, non-pharmaceutical interventions How mindfulness can be practiced in a secular way or easily integrated into your existing faith Links Dr. Wolf's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Wolf started her career as a gynecologist in Berlin. She began studying and practicing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She later trained as a Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher and a MBSR teacher trainer. She is the author of two books: A Clinician's Guide to Teaching Mindfulness and Outsmart Your Pain. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Sam shares some easy tips for introducing mindfulness to kids (and they work for adults, too).Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master's degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here!

youtube version https://youtu.be/7btt7QERBVg https://www.womansuperpowers.com I was an Unpaid Life Coach for 8 years. Afterward I decided to obtain a Life coach certification, in Coaching Training Alliance. I help women with high functioning anxiety learn to manage it without taking medication. I am particularly interested in targeting women in business or even executives with anxiety. I was paralyzing anxiety during most of my adult life. After discovering how to rein it in, I learned how to manage it without the medication to which I had found myself unwittingly addicted and that was the beginning of my healing journey. Over the past 10 years, I coached more than 100 people with significant anxiety, many of whom had become addicted to their medication as well. Of those individuals, 95% were able to stop using their medication and get their anxiety under control by using my program.

This week I spoke to the lovely Jana York, a certified mindfulness and meditation teacher about how we can help our kids through the power of the breath. Mindfulness thankfully is everywhere these days, it may have started in the east but it's definitely being adopted in the west. Speaking of geography, Jana York has taught children in Japan and Thailand, from her experience there she learned a lot of ways to use sensory toys and games to help children self-regulate and be more at peace with their anxiety. The topics we cover in this episode are;How Jana first found mindfulness Teaching army bases in Japan and ThailandThe difficulties army children face when moving countriesThe Calming Corner and its benefitsIt's not about punishment, it's about self regulationHow sensory toys can help Breathing propsWhy Jana decided to write her bookJana's firefly analogyHow Jana likes to relaxAnd remember, do not forget about yourself, take a few minutes for you and have a little fun!—About The Guest - Jana YorkJana York is a certified mindfulness and meditation teacher and has been a mindfulness practitioner and children's mindfulness educator for more than a decade. She has conducted research and written on mindfulness. Her main passion is teaching children how to reduce anxiety and self-regulate while being in the present moment. Ms York is a special contributor in the Teaching Mindfulness book. She is the author of U Is for Understanding – Claire's Journey toward Mindfulness and is featured in the book Educating Mindfully – Stories of Transformation through Mindfulness. She hosts workshops for parents and teachers and loves taking part in podcasts and mindfulness summits to help share her love for mindfulness.Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jana.york.16LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janayorkmindful/Jana's Book - U is for Understanding - https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Claires-Journey-toward-Mindfulness-ebook/dp/B08KWJ3BTR/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=u+is+for+understanding+claire%27s+journey+toward+mindfulness&qid=1659994640&sr=8-1Jana's Book - Teaching Mindfulness - https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Mindfulness-Amoneeta-Beckstein-ebook/dp/B0B5HSZJXL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=162CJTWXC7XHQ&keywords=Teaching+Mindfulness+Amoneeta+Beckstein&qid=1659994694&sprefix=teaching+mindfulness+amoneeta+beckstein%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1About The Host - Janine HalloranJanine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mom. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Janine has been working primarily with children and adolescents for over 15 years. She loves to create products and resources, so she started two businesses to support families and professionals who work with children and teens. ‘Coping Skills for Kids' provides products and resources to help kids learn to cope with their feelings in safe and healthy ways. It's the home of the popular Coping Cue Cards, decks of cards designed to help kids learn and use coping skills at home or at school. Janine's second business ‘Encourage Play' is dedicated to helping kids learn and practice social skills in the most natural way - through play! Encourage Play has free printables, as well as digital products focused on play and social skills.Coping Skills for Kids - https://copingskillsforkids.comEncourage Play - https://www.encourageplay.comInterested in reading my books? The Coping Skills for Kids Workbook - https://store.copingskillsforkids.com/collections/coping-skills-for-kids-workbook/products/coping-skills-for-kids-workbook-digital-versionSocial Skills for Kids - https://store.copingskillsforkids.com/collections/encourage-play/products/social-skills-for-kids-workbook Connect with Janine on Social MediaInstagram: @copingskillsforkidsFacebook: facebook.com/copingskillsforkids and facebook.com/encourageplayYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JanineHalloranEncouragePlay

Anxiety has a way of paralyzing us. As mothers, we worry about so many things, ALL THE TIME. How can we control our anxiety? ...and what are some of the signs for us to figure out when things are just too much? Today we talk to Dr. Sandy Zanella, mother of two, and author of "Happy Yogies," on the importance of intentionally, being a Mindful Mommy.

Stillness - absence of movement or sound.  Do you have any stillness in your day?  Not the kind of stillness when you collapse on your bed at night exhausted and fall into a deep sleep. Stillness not in the physical sense but the MENTAL sense.  Is your mind still?   Are your thoughts still?  Nothing in my life was still. I ran at 200 mph all day, chasing the kids- work- money- career- husband- family. I had no peace. No stillness.   Sound familiar?  You don't want to miss this podcast episode with Dr. Nissa KEYASHIAN where we talk about practicing stillness.Dr. Nissa Keyashian,Board Certified Psychiatrist, has a private practice in San Jose CA. She was trained primarily in psychodynamic psychotherapy but also integrated a lot of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy into my practice.  She blogs at AMindfulMD.com about emotional, physical and spiritual health. She has been trained in incorporating mindfulness and other stillness practices into clinical medicine. She completed 200 hour yoga teacher training and practices yoga and meditation daily. Her first book. Practicing stillness was published 2022. purchase her book: https://smile.amazon.com/Nissa-Keyashian-MD/e/B09XJ93WXM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1649953552&sr=8-1https://amindfulmd.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/amindfulmdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amindfulmd/additional resources: https://jackkornfield.com/https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/https://www.tarabrach.com/Here's The Clinician's Guide to Teaching Mindfulness: https://smile.amazon.com/Clinicians-Teaching-Mindfulness-Session-Session/dp/1626251398/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NWZ60AZ5I0JZ&keywords=greg+serpa&qid=1649953504&sprefix=greg+serpa%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1

Teaching meditation can seem scary. So, how do you know when you're ready? What skills and qualities does a mindfulness teacher really need? The answer is the same whether teaching is your career, a calling, or just a happy accident.    In this episode, Buddhist author and leader in the mindful recovery movement Kevin Griffin shares advice for mindfulness teachers and provides answers to some of the most important questions.   What does teaching mindfulness mean to you? What inspires you to teach? What experience and qualifications do you need? Who are you best suited to teach? And what could you teach?   Mostly, Kevin inspires us to practice. As you'll see, it's the strength of our own personal practice that just may be the greatest predictor of our teaching success.     Kevin Griffin is the author of 5 books, including Recovering Joy: A Mindful Life After Addiction, and Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World. Kevin, a longtime Buddhist practitioner and 12 Step participant, is a co-founder of the Buddhist Recovery Network. Kevin has trained with the leading Western Vipassana teachers, including Jack Kornfield, Joseph Goldstein, and Ajahn Amaro. He completed his own teacher training as a Community Dharma Leader at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and teaches internationally in Buddhist centers, treatment centers, professional conferences, and academic settings.    This talk is a brief version of Kevin's live presentation to our Mindfulness Teacher Trainees. You can learn more about that program at teach.mindfulnessexercises.com

Brook and Bekah are both licensed therapists and owners of In This Moment. Brook is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a graduate of Edgewood College. Bekah is a licensed clinical social worker and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Both have specialized in working with high-risk individuals in a forensic setting, where they began to implement mindfulness into their practice and their own lives. After seeing the benefits of mindfulness professionally and personally, both felt the need to be proactive in helping children learn these skills as early in their life as possible. In This Moment is a subscription business that promotes mindfulness and social and emotional learning through crafting! The instructions and prompts are carefully crafted by Brook and Bekah and will help the whole family learn how to integrate mindfulness into their daily lives. Check out their website!